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  1. Help - Monitor screen stuck in B&W


    Don't know what I hit when I was trying to copy and paste, but my monitor went to B&W and I can't change it back to color.I tried the buttons on the monitor, no help, went to the "gear icon" and tried different setting, still no help, tried to reset the setting, nothing. Tried turning off the monitor and computer, nothing, I give up.Any help is appreciated. David

    :)
     
    DavidFranchi, May 22, 2022
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    i update bios then black screen ???? pls help me 980ti

    @smoka Great you fixed it and would be interesting to know how you did it. Care to list the basic steps you took to do it so that it can help others stuck in the same situation?
     
    qubit, May 22, 2022
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  3. My screen brightness is completely stuck.

    Hello Darius,

    We appreciate your time and effort for getting back to us and I apologize for the delay in responding.

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons.

    • Incorrect settings.
    • Corrupt or outdated display driver.
    Are you still facing the issue?

    If yes, Try the steps listed here and check if it helps:

    Method: 1


    I suggest you to download and install all the available Windows Updates including Optional Updates. Check if it helps.

    Method: 2

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to uninstall and re-install latest display driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Uninstall display driver.

    • Right-click on the Start Button and click on
      Device manager.
    • Double-click on Display Adapters to expand.
    • Right-click on the display adapter driver that is listed and select properties.
    • In the window opened, click on drivers tab.
    • In the drivers tab, Click on Uninstall option.
    Step 2: Now re-install display driver from the manufacturer website.

    For reference: Get the best display on your monitor

    Make Windows easier to see

    Hope this steps helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, May 22, 2022
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  4. Help - Monitor screen stuck in B&W

    Monitor screen blinking.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand how frustrating it could be, when the monitor screen blinks frequently. We will assist you with it.

    I suggest you to update the display drivers and check.

    Method 2: Update drivers.

    I suggest you to update graphic drivers and check if it helps. Follow the steps given below.

    • Press Windows key + X key and click on
      Device manager.
    • Search for Display Adapters.
    • Right-click on the graphics
      card
      and click on Update driver software.


    You may also download the drivers from the manufacture’s website and check.

    Hope this information is helpful. For any further assistance on Windows, feel free to post your query on Microsoft Community Forum.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, May 22, 2022
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